Apr 19, 2013
Heavy spring rain caused several rivers in Illinois to hit major flood levels. The Illinois River, Kaskaskia River, La Moine River, and the Mississippi all hit major flood levels at various locations. The Mississippi River and the Illinois River all remained above flood stage into May. The Illinois River at La Grange set a new record reaching 34.50 feet on April 27th.
Source: NOAA National Weather Service Storm Events Database (event 456682). Narrative written by NWS staff at the time of the event.
This event is one of many recorded floods in Jersey County. See the full FEMA flood zone map, NFIP claim totals, and disaster history for the area.